Chinese EV battery giant CATL posts 33% surge in Q1 profit
Beijing (AFP) – The world’s leading maker of electric vehicle batteries, Chinese firm CATL, posted a 32.9 percent jump in first quarter profit, even as demand for electric vehicles slows.
China's economy likely grew 5.1% in Q1 on export surge: AFP poll
Beijing (AFP) – China is expected to post first-quarter growth of around five percent on Wednesday, buoyed by exporters rushing to stave off higher US tariffs but still weighed by sluggish domestic consumption, analysts say.
S. Korea govt plans $4.9 bn more help for semiconductors as US tariff risk bites
Seoul (AFP) – South Korea on Tuesday announced plans to invest an additional $4.9 billion in the country’s semiconductor industry, citing “growing uncertainty” over US tariffs.
Palestinian student detained at US citizenship interview
New York (AFP) – US immigration authorities on Monday arrested another Columbia University student who participated in pro-Palestinian campus protests, detaining him as he attended an interview to become an American citizen.
LVMH sales dip as Trump tariffs dent luxury tastes
Paris (AFP) – Luxury giant LVMH saw sales fall two percent to 20.3 billion euros ($23 billion) in the first quarter of 2025 as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs shook the global economy, the company said on Monday.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs pleads not guilty to new sex charges
New York (AFP) – US music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs pleaded not guilty Monday to two new charges added to the criminal racketeering and sex trafficking case against him, which is expected to go to trial next month.
Luka Modric becomes co
London (AFP) – Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric has joined Swansea as an investor and co-owner, the Championship club announced on Monday.
Peru mourns its literary giant Mario Vargas Llosa
Lima (AFP) – The Peruvian flag flew at half-staff Monday as the South American country marked the passing of literary great Mario Vargas Llosa with a day of national mourning.
Bournemouth beat Fulham to boost European hopes
Bournemouth (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Antoine Semenyo struck in the first minute as Bournemouth boosted their hopes of qualifying for continental competition with a 1-0 Premier League victory over fellow European hopefuls Fulham on Monday.
Man charged over Tesla arson as anti
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – A man who allegedly torched two vehicles at a Tesla dealership and painted “Die Elon” on the side of the building has been hit with federal charges, the US Department of Justice said Monday.
